Three Gators set for World Championships

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Jun 29, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Three swimmers from UF made the U.S. World Championships Team that will compete in Barcelona beginning July 27.

INDIANAPOLIS — Three swimmers from UF made the U.S. World Championships Team that will compete in Barcelona beginning July 27. Florida junior Elizabeth Beisel grabbed second in the finals of the 200 IM at the 2013 Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis after clocking in at 2:12.11. With the second place finish, the 200 IM will be her second event for the World Championships in Barcelona as she previously qualified in the 400 IM.The men's 200 IM included former Gators Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer. Swimming a dominating race was Lochte, who won the 200 IM in 1:55.44 which is the fourth fastest time in the world this year. Dwyer touched second with a time of 1:57.74 to complete the Gator sweep as both will compete in the event in Barcelona.